A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit Friday morning.

If you happen to drive by the 800 block of East Center Street in Warsaw and see a commotion in the next week or so, don’t worry about it.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Family Safety Day Committee have made the decision to postpone Family Safety Day, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 19 of this year. the postponement is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff Report WARSAW – Cloth masks are available for free at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station on Center Street in Warsaw. The fire station has a selection of masks available in the entry area that the public can choose from. The masks are not medical-grade but are still viewed as a way to help …read more.

MONOQUET — First responders worked to contain a mobile home fire Friday evening, March 20. At about 5:38 p.m. Leesburg Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed mobile home on fire at 960 West Tippecanoe St. near Monoquet. Assisting agencies included Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the blaze is …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a dryer fire at 1320 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Initial dispatch reports of a structure fire led to Winona Lake and Plain Township Fire Departments being called to assist; however, they were disregarded after the cause of the fire was discovered. …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, which has gone eight years without an accelerant-sniffing dog, will soon have a new one. Fire Chief Mike Wilson has received approval by Warsaw City Council to use money already available to cover expenses as Fire Marshal Joe Fretz continues to work with the dog and get certified with the …read more.

This story has been updated with additional information and photos. WARSAW – Firefighters from multiple departments were battling a structure fire this morning on South Buffalo Street in Warsaw. The blaze was reported at 5:15 at J&B Pallet Company, 711 S. Buffalo St. The fire appeared to be concentrated on the east side of the …read more.

WARSAW — Winona Lake resident Tim Hunt was presented with a plaque at a special ceremony held at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station No. 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Hunt has been showing up at the fire station every Tuesday for the past four and a half years. “He’s been coming in — he’s always wanted …read more.

WARSAW — First responders went to a three-vehicle accident Monday afternoon, Jan. 27. At approximately 2:24 p.m., Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Market and Cleveland streets in Warsaw. The accident involved a white GMC box truck, a black GMC Terrain and a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Burket/Seward Township Fire Department with the assistance of other area fire departments responded to a residential fire south of Burket, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19. At about 2:36 p.m., Burket/Seward Township Fire Department received a call for a residential fire at 8324 South CR 700W, Claypool, just south of Burket. According to Beacon, the …read more.

WARSAW – The city of Warsaw is working to help secure two grants that would be used across Kosciusko County to boost emergency radio coverage and provide CPR medical devices with 17 fire departments. In separate requests, the city will serve as the host applicant in the county’s bid to win a $1 million grant …read more.

WARSAW – Mayor Joe Thallemer is calling on the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory to look into establishing a mental health wellness program within the department. Thallemer prefaced his announcement by noting that the role of firefighters has broadened over the years to include a variety of services, namely emergency medical services. He said he has asked …read more.

WARSAW — Multiple injuries were reported after a single-vehicle accident south of Winona Lake late Tuesday morning, Dec. 24. At about 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident near East CR 400S and South Packerton Road. According to initial dispatch reports, there were multiple injuries. One person was entrapped and had to …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw City Hall will have a permanent emergency back-up generator in place within a few months, according to Fire Chief Mike Wilson. City Council took a step in that direction Monday, Dec. 2, when it approved transferring $50,000 for the purchase of a generator. The city lined up the $50,000 from Indiana Homeland …read more.

Update: CR 200N between US 30 and Biomet Drive was expected to be closed for several hours Saturday afternoon as crews work to clean up the spill. WARSAW — A jack-knifed semi-tractor trailer caused a fuel leak on CR 200N along US 30 in Warsaw Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26. The truck came to a stop …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County is known for its large number of lakes and home of the headwaters of the Tippecanoe River. Because of this there is a necessity to have emergency personnel trained for any type of water rescue and even recovery. There are two active dive teams — Warsaw Dive Team, comprised of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Safety first is a motto most families live by. Cities have begun providing communities with the information necessary to be as safe as possible. One of the largest and most popular in the area is the Warsaw Family Safety Day held in Central Park. The annual event took place Saturday, Sept. 7. The town of Pierceton also has an annual Fire Safety Day event. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will support National Operation Clear Tracks Day by increasing law enforcement at Warsaw railroad crossings, Tuesday, Sept. 24. The initiative aims to educate motorists on laws and safety while at railroad crossings, according to a news release from the city of Warsaw. Motorists stopped on the …read more.

  WARSAW — Another successful Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Family Safety Day was held today, Saturday, Sept. 7, at Center Lake Park. Parents brought their children; grandparents brought grandchildren; aunts and uncles brought nieces and nephews and adults came on their own. Thousands participated in a day of fun and educational opportunities for all ages. K-9 …read more.

WARSAW — A report of a drowning on the city’s north side turned out to be a false alarm, Warsaw Police said late Thursday afternoon. Dispatch received a report of an apparent drowning about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5,  inside a fenced-in pond west of Canterbury House Apartments on Husky Trail. Fire and police responded …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory have added a drone and an inflatable rescue boat to their arsenal of equipment. Fire Chief Michael Wilson informed the fire territory board on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that they had taken possession of a new drone and boat. He said the drone will be used for numerous …read more.

WARSAW — Fire caused heavy damage to a mobile home in Hideaway Hills Saturday night. Dispatchers were alerted at 8:01 p.m. about heavy smoke coming from the home at lot 46. The home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. It was under control by 8:44 p.m., according to dispatch. Nobody was believed to be inside …read more.

The Safe Haven Baby Box on East Center Street will be operational beginning Friday, Aug. 30. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. WARSAW —  Supporters of Safe Haven Baby Box, along with city and township officials, will celebrate the opening of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box on Friday morning, Aug. 30 in Warsaw. The newest …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency responders were called to a construction site on the west side of Warsaw just before noon Friday, Aug. 23. The apparent accident happened at a construction site west of Zimmer Road and south of Winona Avenue. Units from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. According …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will hold Family Safety Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Warsaw’s Central Park. Throughout the day, attendees will be able to enjoy free activities focused on health and safety with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, presentations and games. The event will feature …read more.

WARSAW — A house on Old Road 30E sustained about $50,000 damage from an electrical fire early Thursday morning, Aug. 15. A family member at 3926 Old Road 30E awoke to the smell of smoke at about 3 a.m. While there was plenty of smoke, it took firefighters nearly an hour to find the fire, …read more.

WARSAW — Multiple fire departments were called to a mobile home in Suburban Acres at 3699 North CR 175E, Warsaw Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7. Central Dispatch called out first responders shortly after 12:30 p.m. and directed units to lot 4 of the mobile home park, reporting that the caller was hysterical and that the home …read more.

Editor’s note: Due to a mistaken comment at the meeting, the original version of this story incorrectly mentioned the number of miles the old fire truck has logged. The correct number is about 82,000 miles. InkFreeNews regrets the error. WARSAW — Plans have been finalized for the purchase of a new rescue fire truck for …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Center Street and South Cleveland Street, Warsaw. Initial dispatch reports said a driver involved in the vehicle accident was injured. At this time, it is unknown …read more.

WARSAW — A woman whose house caught fire Saturday morning, June 8, sat in a chair outside her scorched home and clutched three scared bundles of joy as she grieved for the loss of her miniature pinscher dog who died in the blaze. The woman, who lives at 425 S. Indiana Street was mourning the …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS made more than 900 ambulance runs in just the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory during the first four months of 2019, with the total being divided almost equally between two subsections. Lutheran EMS has ambulances stationed in Bourbon, Bremen, Leesburg, Milford and two serving the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Combined, the ambulance service made …read more.

  WARSAW — A female motorist complained of arm pain as a result of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Center and Detroit streets in Warsaw Wednesday afternoon, May 22. Dispatchers called for emergency first responders just prior to 1 p.m. to respond to a personal injury accident at the intersection. The Dodge Charger …read more.

WARSAW — A woman was walking along or near US 30 Tuesday afternoon when she was struck by a vehicle and later rushed to a Fort Wayne hospital. Emergency first responders, including officers with the Warsaw Police Department, members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to an accident involving a woman …read more.

WARSAW — Never underestimate the power of networking and finding an enjoyable job. Kerry Stogsdill can attest to that. Stogsdill celebrated his 32-year career as a Warsaw firefighter Friday with a reception at Fire Station No. 3 on Friday, April 26. Stogsdill, 61, joined the fire department after graduating from Grace College and was searching …read more.

WARSAW — A representative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had words of praise for emergency responders who put the brakes on a January oil spill in Warsaw. Police responded on Jan. 22 to a report of people trespassing at a closed factory site off Argonne Road known formerly as the Arnolt property. What they …read more.

WARSAW — Supporters of Safe Haven Baby Boxes got what might be a one-of-a-kind endorsement of its program last week ahead of Warsaw City Council’s vote Tuesday on whether to install a box in the city. Representatives of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, based in Woodburn, don’t like to publicize plans before the boxes are installed for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At approximately 3 p.m. today, Feb. 5, Winona Lake Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a report of a barn fire. The barn, located at 1066 S. CR 250E, Winona Lake, is across from Lakeland Christian Academy. Dispatch advised that smoke was visible and that there were no flames. Lutheran …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 6:59 a.m. today, Feb. 1, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station One responded to a shed and trailer fire at Shamrock Trailer Court, located at 920 Anchorage Road, Lot 107, Warsaw. No injuries were reported at the scene. American Red Cross was contacted to assist the family in need. Lutheran EMS also responded …read more.

ATWOOD — Fire departments responded to a semi on fire in the westbound lanes of US 30, near CR 350W, Atwood, around 4:15 p.m. today, Dec. 5. Atwood Fire Department was first called to the scene and a tanker assist was requested from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department. Indiana State Police Officers were also on scene to help …read more.

WARSAW — One person was injured in a car versus train accident on CR 350N, near the Warsaw Municipal Airport. At approximately 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Plain Township Fire Department responded to a report of an accident involving a car and train. The driver was transported by Lutheran EMS for injuries sustained in the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory held its open house today, Oct. 20, for its newest fire station. Station 3, located at 620 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, has been operational since mid-September and is manned 24 hours a day. The new station houses a Lutheran EMS ambulance and is also near Warsaw Community Church and Eisenhower …read more.

    WARSAW — An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, for the newest fire station of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony at noon. The event will include a flag raising, dedication by Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer, remarks from …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Mike Wilson announced that the department is hosting a community open house for the new Fire Station 3 on Oct. 20. The announcement was made during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held on Oct. 2. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters Nate Iden and Brent Fifer, from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, have been deployed to North Carolina with a Swift Water Rescue Team comprised of firefighters from six other Michiana departments. The team will be aiding in rescue efforts from Hurricane Florence for the next couple of weeks. They received their first mission today, …read more.

Fire Station 3 is located on West CR 200S, Warsaw. (File Photo)   WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory board discussed the opening of Station 3 and new equipment purchases during the meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 4. Fire Chief Mike Wilson notified the board that Station 3 will be operating very soon. “Emergency services will …read more.

LEESBURG — A head-on collision between two passenger vehicles and a semi truck occurred around 2:40 p.m. today in Leesburg. The accident happened near 6287 SR 15. Leesburg first responders were originally called to the scene but quickly asked for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory to assist with extrication. The driver of a gray Toyota Camry was injured and extrication occurred to …read more.

WARSAW — From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will be teaming up with Martin’s Supermarket to provide a free drive-through car seat clinic, with a complimentary lunch provided by Martin’s. During the clinic, a certified car seat technician will inspect each individual seat for correct installation, …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported by helicopter after a two vehicle accident on US 30. At approximately 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, firefighters with the Atwood Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving two pickup trucks on the westbound lanes of US 30, near CR 500W. According to dispatch, a …read more.

WARSAW — Despite original projections of celebrating the open house in August, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Station 3 won’t have an open house until September. Fire Chief Mike Wilson notified the board of a few construction setbacks during the meeting held yesterday, Aug. 7. There have been a few issues with the station’s generator, grinder pump …read more.

WARSAW — Business focused on the future as the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board discussed the 2019 budget during the meeting held Tuesday, July 10. The 2019 budgets were presented to board members for review. The board will vote on the budgets during the August meeting and are encouraged to come to Wilson with any questions. …read more.

  WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson shared that Fire Station Three should be completed the second week of July during the Warsaw-Wayne fire Territory Board meeting held yesterday, June 5. While the station is nearing completion, there were some charges under review on this month’s pay application to Mosaic Building Solutions, Fort Wayne. …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that the department is purchasing an off-road emergency response unit during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held yesterday, May 1. The Polaris Ranger XP 900 Crew will be used by the department in a variety of ways. The unit will be able to respond to off-road medical calls …read more.

  WARSAW — Fire Chief Mike Wilson shared a positive update regarding the construction of Station 3 at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held yesterday, March 27. Construction has been progressing at Station 3 with the wood truss framing and apparatus bay walls being worked on recently. Work on the roofing and HVAC system will …read more.

SYRACUSE — A train derails. The train is a freight train, carrying different products on different cars. It is unclear what cars have derailed. Were they all box cars? Were there tank cars? Did the locomotive derail as well? Numerous other questions arise, including what is in the cars that derailed. Unlike battling a house …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board meeting held yesterday, March 6, was spent discussing a new city-wide emergency communication plan. Last year, the local Emergency Planning Committee hired a private consultant to oversee the emergency planning drill that occured in Warsaw. One of the main issues noted by the consulting firm …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson updated board members regarding construction on WWFT station 3. The fire station, which sits on the south side of Warsaw, is estimated to be completed in July. Wilson shared information received from Glen Smith, project manager for Mosaic Building Solutions, Fort Wayne. In an email, Smith reported that …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson informed the board that construction on station 3 is on schedule despite the cold and snowy weather during the board meeting held yesterday, Jan. 9. The station sits on the south side of Warsaw and is estimated to be complete in July. Concrete has been laid and …read more.

    WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson presented one of the new personal protection vests during the fire territory board meeting held yesterday, Dec. 5. The fire department has purchased 34 protection vests, one for each of the firefighters. Firefighters will wear these protective, bulletproof vests over their normal gear during every response. …read more.

WARSAW — With help from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Tim, a Cardinal Services’ client, gets to live out a life-long dream of becoming a firefighter. Tim’s involvement with the fire department started out with just a tour. During the tour, he really connected with the firefighters on A shift and Tim suggested joining the team …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that certain trained firefighters will now be able to provide additional emergency medical support during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The department received a waiver to the rules of the EMS Commission and state law that now allows firefighters who are trained as …read more.

WARSAW — Families from throughout the county came to Central Park, Warsaw, to enjoy a fun day of learning about safety during the annual Family Safety Day today, 11-3 p.m. Sept. 9. While learning about safety doesn’t always sound like fun, local sponsors Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran Health Network KCH and Kosciusko REMC brought fun …read more.

An overview look of the clinic provided to the board members. WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, revolved around the success of the recent Car Seat Clinic. On Aug. 19, Martin’s Super Market hosted a public safety day that included the annual Car Seat Clinic. During the four hour …read more.

WARSAW — A grant application and a rental contract were approved in association with Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day during the board meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 1. This year’s Family Safety Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event brings together local clubs, service organizations and public safety organizations to …read more.

WARSAW — Permission was sought to apply for three grants in order to receive heavy rescue extrication equipment at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory meeting held on Wednesday, July 5. The heavy rescue extrication equipment will be used to as supplemental lifting equipment when larger vehicles are involved in accidents. Fire Chief Michael Wilson explained …read more.

MILFORD — One person has reportedly died in a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, near CR 900N, south of Milford. The accident, which occurred around 2 p.m., involved a dump truck and an SUV. According to information at the scene the dump truck was northbound when the SUV crossed the center line. Lutheran EMS, Milford …read more.

WARSAW — Aimee Shimasaki with MartinRiley was present at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory meeting, June 6, to discuss the Warsaw-Wayne fire station three. The board took the majority of the hour long meeting to discuss the proposed costs of the new building. There are two proposed structures, one with two bays and one with …read more.

WARSAW — All of Indiana Fire District 2 will benefit from the new fire training prop that Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is receiving. During Tuesday’s fire territory board meeting, Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that the department will be receiving the new prop. The training prop will be purchased through Pac-Van, but the $46,500 cost will …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that Warsaw has been chosen as one of three locations in Indiana to host the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Leadership Seminar. The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — After much deliberation and hearing the public’s concerns, the Warsaw Council approved the issuance of a general bond for the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station at County Farm Road and CR 200S during the council meeting Monday night, Dec. 5. “I’m appreciative of the process, and I hope it plays out to the …read more.

WARSAW — Tabled. That was the outcome of 2 ½ hours of discussion at Monday evening’s Waraw Common Council meeting, Nov. 21, on approving the issuance of general obligation bonds for the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station at County Farm Road and CR 200N. The matter will be reviewed at the council’s Dec. 5 meeting.

WARSAW — A resolution and two ordinances relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new fire station were approved, but with a 6-1 vote Monday evening, Nov. 7, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Ron Shoemaker was the lone member against proceeding further.

WARSAW — Miles Waters officially became a firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Friday morning, Sept. 16. Waters, who completed his probationary period, was sworn in as a full time firefighter during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

WARSAW — A dream of a third fire station for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is one step closer after WWFT board members approved an agreement with MartinRiley, Fort Wayne, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6. Originally estimated at $4,470,160 in January, the cost has been reduced to $3,623,852 for a smaller station. The agreement will go before the Warsaw Board of Works Sept. 16 for action.

WARSAW — “It appears to be an accidental fire, with probable cause of electrical in nature,” stated Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Michael Wilson on the continued investigation into the Jan. 7 fire of the Warsaw Community Schools bus garage. The fire destroyed the garage along with five buses and mechanical equipment.

WARSAW — New extrication equipment and an opportunity to match dollar for dollar on street improvements were presented to the Warsaw Common Council Monday, July 18. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson presented the new equipment, part of the department’s heavy duty rescue improvements for the year. Firefighter Travis Rowland briefly explained the equipment with …read more.

WARSAW — The 2017 proposed budget and plans for Station 3 were the focus of the monthly meeting for the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Board Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory met Tuesday, June 7, to discuss reports and promotions. Michael Brubaker was promoted to captain of the fire department. He began his duties June 5. Mayor Joe Thallemer said, “I’m very appreciative to see that, because I know when Mike was ready to step down as chief and …read more.

WARSAW — A resolution authorizing the city to apply for the Stellar Community Designation was unanimously approved by Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, June 6.

WARSAW — A new program began today, Friday, May 6, between Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Community Schools. Firefighter Max Kinsey, public education officer, presented an overview of the program “Firefighter For The Day Program,” at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board Tuesday, May 3. Kinsey stated firefighters currently work with kindergarten and pre-school …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 2:08 a.m. today, Monday, April 11, to the area of Fox Farm Road and CR 150W in regards to a vehicle that had left the roadway and was in partially submerged in the water. Officers arrived and located a pickup truck that had …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory unanimously approved to recommend Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc., Valparaiso, be awarded the bid on a new rescue truck. The decision was made at the territory’s regular meeting Tuesday, March 29. The recommendation will go for approval before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, April …read more.

WARSAW — Ed Kipker of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory has seen four mayors and seven fire chiefs come and go and now it is his turn. Kipker will officially retire Friday, April 1, though his last day on duty is Thursday, March 31. “I’ll miss the camaraderie, the brotherhood,” he said of leaving behind his …read more.

WARSAW — Ed Kipker, who has served with the Warsaw Fire Department since March 1, 1981, will be retiring Wednesday, March 30. The battalion chief has had 35 years of distinguished service and commitment to the community. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will host an open house in celebration of his retirement from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March …read more.

UPDATE: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 20, North SR 14, Akron, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following an accident at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The accident was at SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Hopkins complained of pain to the hip and upper leg. He was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE ON FIRE AT ZIMMER BIOMET Emergency personnel are at Zimmer Biomet Building Five, for a report of a small explosion. WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS are at the scene of what has been reported as a small explosion at Zimmer Biomet, Building Five. At least one person has …read more.

[weaver_youtube UV3y6dZmDM4 REL=0]   By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are continuing to investigate a fiery four-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Friday afternoon that injured three people and closed a portion of U.S. 30 for several hours. One driver is in serious condition with …read more.